Walk to beach, casinos from grand historic home & pet friendly fenced yard

Total renovation completed in 2023--beautiful and spacious historic home walking distance to beach and casinos. High ceilings, large rooms, 2,600-sf feet of character, comfort and modern amenities.

SNOWBIRD SPECIAL--Super low monthly rates Jan-Apr. Contact the Owner/Host for pricing.

YOUR HOST: Debra Hilgeman, owner/premier host, lives nearby and takes great pride in ensuring the best possible experience for every guest. She has four other FIVE-STAR beach rentals in the area: Flamingo Beach Cottage (VRBO 2024156) with 2 bed/2bath, Palm View Beach House (VRBO 2237338) with 3 bed/2 bath, Mermaid Beach House (VRBO 2659715) with 4 bed/3 bath, and Pelican Beach House (VRBO 3180005) with 3 bed/2 bath.

* SUPER CLEAN: Enhanced professional cleaning for every guest.

* GREAT LOCATION: Two blocks to beach in nice, quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to Island View Casino, Beach Casino, downtown, Navy Base, Aquarium, parks, and Port of Gulfport with ferry boats to Ship Island.

* THINGS TO DO: Walk to the beach (and bring the dogs with you) and follow the boardwalk for miles, eat at the great restaurants downtown, play at the casinos, visit the new aquarium, golf at nearby courses, and enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi Coast has to offer. West Side Park and waterfront Jones Park are nearby. Fishing piers and the Ship Island Ferry are also close by--take a memorable trip to an island with Civil War fort and beautiful island beaches and you'll probably see schools of dolphins following the ferry. Fishing charters are also close by.

LIVING ROOM and DINING ROOM: Huge living room with sectional sofa, extra seating, 60 TV over fireplace, bookcases on either side of fireplace with books and games. Double French doors lead to spacious dining room with table that seats six, lighted China cabinet, futon that can be used for extra sleeping space.

* KITCHEN: Fridge with icemaker and ice/water in door, glass top electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, blender, combo drip/Keurig coffee maker,14-cup drip coffee maker, toaster, and tons of dishes, pots/pans and utensils. Granite countertops.

COFFEE NOOK/BUTLER'S PANTY: Charming room between dining room and kitchen has high table with two chairs that is perfect for morning coffee, butler's pantry there has granite countertop, glass-door shelves.

* BEDROOMS: Three bedrooms. Master bedroom has gorgeous queen 7 ft. four-poster bed, with ensuite designer bath. Front bedroom has queen bed and a New Orleans Mardi Gras theme. Middle bedroom has queen sleigh bed. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

* BATHS: Private master bath has huge designer walk-in tile shower with spa fixture, antique vanity with lighted glass mounted sink. Large hall bath has original large porcelain tub/shower and custom tile.

* TV & INTERNET: 55 smart TV in living room. Master bedroom and back bedroom have smart TVs for streaming and local programming. High speed unlimited WIFI.

* UTILITY ROOM: Washer/dryer and laundry supplies. Iron/ironing board.

* PORCH: The front porch spans the front of the house for delightful gathering space. Two lighted ceiling fans, tons of seating.

YARD: The large back yard is dominated by the incredible magnolia tree, that is one of the largest in the state of Mississippi and is more than 300 years old. You'll want to take plenty of photos under the tree, and around the 400-pound granite bench. The majestic magnolia shades the large patio that has a picnic table, outside table that seats four, and additional seating. 6-ft privacy fence so very pet friendly. There is a shed with a covered area, corn hole game and yard croquet game.

* PARKING: Driveway can accommodate three vehicles. Lots of free, no restriction street parking also available.

* GAMES AND BEACH GEAR: Beach chairs, beach towels, board games and kid games inside.

* DAY TRIPS: Exciting day trips to the New Orleans French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and plantation museums are less than a two-hour drive. Or, head east to Mobile and the battleship and submarine for a fun day trip.

* PETS: Pets are welcome but must be pre-approved by Owner. No puppies or aggressive breeds. $20 fee per pet per night. Two small dogs (under 30 pounds) or one large dog (up to 80 pounds). Sorry, but no cats due to allergies. Exceptions on a case-by-case basis as authorized by Host. If guests bring any unauthorized pet(s), the deposit will be forfeit. The cleaning company doesn't charge extra upfront for pet(s) but any evidence left behind (hair, messes, etc.) will result in extra cleaning fees depending on how much the cleaning company needs to do.

SMOKING: Outside only. Deposit will be forfeit if smoke smell detected inside house.

HOST SUPPLIES: All linens, towels, blankets, etc.. Shampoo/conditioner, bath soap, hair dryers, hand soap, kitchen soap, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies.

RENT TERMS: Nightly fee is based on 6 people (two per bedroom). For every additional person the cost is $20 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 8 people. No charge for infants; all children count as guests. Deposit will be forfeited if there are unauthorized guests. Primary guest must be 25 or older. No parties or events.

SECURITY: There are outside security cameras for your safety and mine. This covers the front door and backyard.

* TRAIN: A railroad track runs parallel to the beach along the Coast, so you may hear the train tracks behind the back yard. Locals are used to this and if you're close to the beach, you're close to the train tracks.

GUEST BOOK: The guest book has phone numbers and info on local attractions, shopping, day trips, emergency numbers, restaurant recommendations, and much more.